Deborah Receives Best Practice Recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA)

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Is your sleep position the key to a good night’s sleep? It may be.

How to Quit Smoking Gradually

Ready to kick your habit? Instead of doing it cold turkey, here are tips to ease into a smoke-free life.

How a Strong Doctor-Patient Relationship May Improve Your Health

You may be surprised by the benefits you’ll enjoy when you get along well with your doctor.

4 Easy Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer

How much water do you need? What if you don’t like water? Here are tips to help you hydrate.

What to Bring If You Go to the Hospital

Here’s a list of what to take and leave home when you go to the ER or stay in the hospital.

This Lung Cancer Screening Is Just for Smokers

If you smoke, here’s how to determine if you should get screened for lung cancer every year.

Coughing? This May Be the Reason

Aside from being a nuisance, it’s important to know what’s causing your cough. Here’s why.

Paravalvular Leak

A paravalvular leak occurs in a small number of patients who have had valve replacement surgery. The leak happens in the space between the patient’s heart tissue and the valve replacement.

Paravalvular Leak Closure

A paravalvular leak is caused by a space between the patient’s natural heart tissue and a valve replacement. It occurs in a small number of patients who have had a valve replacement (mechanical or bioprosthetic) and most commonly affects the mitral valve, but it can also occur in the aortic and tricuspid valves. When a…